We've curated a Spotify playlist featuring the 2025 artist lineup for your listening pleasure! Enjoy high-energy, Southern rock & roll from the The Black Crowes, funky modern tunes from Thundercat and outstanding country-blues from Lukas Nelson. Take a blues deep dive with Samantha Fish, Anders Osborne, Devon Allman's Blues Summit, JD Simo & Luther Dickinson and Jontavious Willis. Listen to new singles from David Shaw, Andy Frasco & The U.N. and Jeremie Albino, along with hidden gems from up-and-coming artists like The Nude Party, Sir Woman and Early James. Tune in, turn up the volume and let the music take your mind away to the beautiful town of Telluride! All of these great artists will converge on the Telluride Town Park stage this September 12-14.
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As the beautiful fall foliage season inches just a bit closer, the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival reveals its artist lineup for September 12-14, 2025. The festival returns for it’s 31st year with a dynamic mix of live blues, funk, rock, jam band, soul and gospel performances featuring The Black Crowes, Thundercat, Lukas Nelson, Samantha Fish, David Shaw, Anders Osborne, Devon Allman's Blues Summit, Andy Frasco & The U.N. and many more. To explore, watch and listen to the artists, click here.
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Big thanks to everyone who joined us for the 30th Telluride Blues & Brews Festival! We’re looking forward to doing it again next year on September 12-14, 2025. Lodging in Telluride fills up quick and the best way to secure yours is to book early! From accommodations with intimate Victorian settings or modern design elements there’s a variety of lodging options available. Stay in the town or head up to Mountain Village and discover well-appointed lodging with town access via the free gondola system and on-site, full-service spa services. Explore deals and unique properties from our official lodging partners.
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The House Of Brews (HOB) Bar returns this year with local, regional and national breweries showcasing their best suds. Located adjacent to the merch tent and main entrance, the HOB gives attendees a chance to enjoy a wide selection of beers while catching all of the action on the Main Stage. The HOB features a rotating list of styles from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company and other breweries throughout the festival, with more than 10 styles available for purchase each day.
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The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is excited to announce the styles of craft beer that will be poured at this year’s Tasting Sessions as part of the Brewer Showcase. From easy drinking pilsners and classic IPAs to big, barrel aged stouts, the eclectic variety from these brewers will satisfy every kind of beer drinker, from casual fans to enthusiasts.
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We’ve teamed up with Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Tim’s Naturals, White Claw, Tender Belly Bacon, RTIC, 02 Boost and BootDoctors to give away the festival experience of a lifetime along with some fresh gear. Enter below for a chance to win big! All you have to do is get here!
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Over the past few years, the Telluride Blues Challenge has risen to become one of the most distinguished music competitions in the Southwest! Musicians from all over the country submit their best songs for the chance to make the top six and earn an invite to the Blues Challenge Finals held at the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. Congratulations to 2024 finalists Columbia Jones, Fatih Kesimal, Jackson Magyar, Rude Boy Jaramillo, Shelby Kemp and Tom Andes.
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We’re proud to welcome back our spirits partner Hotaling & Co. to curate a remarkable assortment of craft tequila, whiskey, and gin for our festival-goers. New for this year, the HIRSH Selected Whiskeys head blender Kevin Aslan will be on-site talking to attendees and serving up samples of their award-winning craft whiskey.
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Back again for the 2024 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company is proud to present the High Altitude Lounge. Throughout the event, the lounge will give attendees a chance to enjoy rare creations from the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company while interacting with the folks from the brewery.
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With the annual Telluride Bleus & Brews Festival right around the corner, our lodging partners are offering discounts and special offers on stays! Join us for our 30th anniversary celebration featuring Gary Clark Jr., Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Joe Bonamassa, JJ Grey & Mofro, Neal Francis, Tab Benoit and many more. A limited amount of Friday, Saturday and Sunday Single Day Passes will go on sale tomorrow at 10am (MDT) and limited amount of 3-Day Passes remain.
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The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is excited to partner with the Colorado Brewers Guild for a thrid year! New for this year, the Colorado Brews Guild will join attending breweries to showcase fresh hop beers with local hops from Montrose, Co based Billy Goat Hop Farm, Oktoberfest style beers and more during the Brewer Showcase Tasting Sessions. Stop by the Colorado Brewers Guild Tent to meet folks from the guild and to try some craft beers that represent some of the state’s best breweries not in attendance at the event.
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As the 2024 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival draws closer, we are thrilled for the opportunity to once again partner with and contribute to the endeavors of the Music Maker Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This year’s programming will include artist performances, a photo exhibition, artist meet and greets, a photo booth, listening station and more!
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The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is thrilled to team up again with long time craft beer partner Sierra Nevada Brewing Company for the 2024 Festival! Throughout the festival, enjoy a variety of Sierra Nevada beers at the Sierra Nevada Beer Truck, VIP bars, House of Brews, Blues Stage bars and a special High Altitude Lounge. From an easy-drinking, festival exclusive Scapegoat Blonde, hoppy IPAs and wild creations, Sierra Nevada styles will satisfy casual beer drinkers, aficionados and everything in between.
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The Brewers Showcase at the 2024 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival will kick off in spectacular fashion on Thursday, September 12 at 6 pm with a decadent beer pairing dinner at Black Iron Kitchen + Bar at Madeline Hotel & Residences, an Auberge Resort. This exciting culinary event will feature a five-course meal prepared by Madeline’s Executive Chef Zachary Ladwig, thoughtfully paired with craft beers from Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Ska Brewing Company, Crooked Stave Artisan Beer Project, Wild Provisions Beer Project and Carver Brewing Company. The evening will also feature live music from Nat Myers and folks from the Billy Goat Hop Farm.
Read MoreThe Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is excited to share the brewery lineup for the 2024 Brewers Showcase! From local and regional favorites, to national treasures, the Brewers Showcase will offer many opportunities to sample the finest beer craftsmanship, while interacting will brewery representatives.
Read MoreA trip to Telluride for the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is not your average festival trip! The town is a one-of-a-kind destination with boutique shops, award-winning restaurants, outdoor recreation activities, historic relics and more. Planning for the trip of a lifetime can be easy with our lodging partners. From luxurious hotels, spacious condos, spas and pools, to festival camping, there's something for everyone!
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Now streaming! We've curated a Spotify playlist featuring the 2024 artist lineup for your listening pleasure! Enjoy the best of the blues from Gary Clark Jr., Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals, Joe Bonamassa, JJ Grey & Mofo, Tab Benoit, Samantha Fish and more along with funky new singles from Neal Francis, Hiss Golden Messenger, Eddie Roberts & The Lucky Strokes and many more. Dive deeper and discover hidden gems from up-and-coming artists like Taj Farrant, Danielle Ponder, Zach Person, Grace Bowers and many more. Tune in, turn up the volume and let the music take your mind away to the beautiful town of Telluride! All of these great artists will converge on the Telluride Town Park stage this September 13-15.
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Wishing you a Happy Holidays from the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival! Celebrate with holiday tunes from festival artist alumni including James Brown, B.B. King, Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’ Samantha Fish, Sharon Jones, Charles Bradley, The Blind Boys of Alabama and many more!
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Big thanks to everyone who joined us for the 2023 Telluride Blues & Brews Festival! We’re looking forward to doing it again next year on September 13-15, 2024. Lodging in Telluride fills up quick and the best way to secure yours is to book early! From accommodations with intimate Victorian settings or modern design elements there’s a variety of lodging options available.
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The Telluride Blues & Brews Festival is excited to announce the 70+ styles of craft beer that will be poured at this year’s Tasting Sessions as part of the new Brewer Showcase. From easy drinking pilsners and classic IPAs to big, barrel aged stouts, the eclectic variety from these 23 brewers will satisfy every kind of beer drinker, from casual fans to enthusiasts.
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